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Man Sentenced for Firebombing Governor's Mansion During Attack

10/14/2025

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Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to attempted murder and terrorism for the April 13 firebombing of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's mansion.
The attack occurred while Shapiro and his family were inside.
Balmer scaled a security fence and used Molotov cocktails, causing extensive damage.
He was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison.
Balmer cited military actions in Gaza as motivation and said religion was not a factor.

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Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to attempted murder and terrorism for the April 13 firebombing of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's mansion.
The attack occurred while Shapiro and his family were inside.
Balmer scaled a security fence and used Molotov cocktails, causing extensive damage.
He was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison.
Balmer cited military actions in Gaza as motivation and said religion was not a factor.